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President Donald Trump s last-minute call for $2,000 stimulus checks has put him on the same side as congressional Democrats, and at odds with leaders from his own party.
The pressure has put some Republicans in a bind to back Trump s demands, signaling the president s ongoing influence.
If Senate Republicans derail the effort to get Americans $2,000 checks, it could backfire and hurt them in the upcoming Georgia runoff election costing the GOP its majority.
Georgia Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue, who are fighting to retain their seats, have publicly backed Trump on his call for $2,000 checks.
The House passed a standalone bill on Monday to bump up the direct payments from $600 to $2,000. Senate Democrats on Tuesday have urged Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to follow suit.
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As Congress waits for President Donald Trump’s signature on a COVID-19 stimulus and spending bill, the region’s congressional delegation is describing the relief bill as an imperfect but necessary compromise.The stimulus package, which Congress.